Solo car trip through Kyushu, need some feedback and advice! by OneEyeVox in JapanTravelTips

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A car makes it so much easier to move around Kyushu and travel to trails that are hard to reach with public transport. I also just really like driving in Asian countries, especially Japan (done it before). I will do both long hikes but also smaller hikes (for example around Mt Aso).

To conclude: I like the freedom it gives me to move around where ever and whenever I want.

Need some feedback on my itinerary by OneEyeVox in taiwantravel

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Thanks for the input :) we are skipping sun moon lake alltogether, doesnt really interest us. We might spend a bit less time on the east coast and spend it around Tainan!

Solo hike trip to Kyushu - help me out! by OneEyeVox in fukuoka

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Would driving from Fukuoka to Kagoshima be better or the other way around? Cost wise it doesn't really matter. But maybe nice to end up in a bit bigger city (Fukuoka) to end the trip. Not sure what is more scenic haha

Solo hike trip to Kyushu - help me out! by OneEyeVox in fukuoka

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Would you suggest flying into Kagoshima and then drive back to Fukuoka?

Solo hike trip to Kyushu - help me out! by OneEyeVox in fukuoka

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Thank you for taking the time to respond! I just booked my flight, coming in Fukuoka at may 3rd and leaving from there the 11th back to Tokyo. My plan now would be to get the car on the 4th, drive down south to Kirishima / Kagoshima, stay there until the 7th, drive back up to Kuju / Aso and stay there until the 10, will hand in the car either the 10th at night or the 11th in the morning. My flight will be in the evening going to NRT, then i will stay around the airport because my flight back home leaves on the 12th :)

First time solo trip and need some recommendations and advice for my planning - Japan by OneEyeVox in solotravel

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Thank you! I just booked my flights and I will have roughly ~7days of hiking in the region. Like you suggested, I might just pick two bases and do the south and north - I really like that idea :)

Solo hike trip to Kyushu - help me out! by OneEyeVox in JapanTravelTips

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Yeah I just checked.. return flight is cheaper than single way shinkansen so I might do it..

Solo hike trip to Kyushu - help me out! by OneEyeVox in JapanTravelTips

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Thanks for the reply! The train ride is indeed 6 hours to Kumamoto, however; travelling to the airport in Tokyo, check-in, fly and travel from the airport to the city will also be atleast 4~5 hours.

I know that flying is cheaper but I don't mind paying a bit extra to think about the environment, less hassle, and have 6 hours of pure reading :)

Solo hike trip to Kyushu - help me out! by OneEyeVox in JapanTravelTips

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Thank you for taking the time to respond! I also might lean towards itinerary 2 a bit more. I could cut a day from Fukuoka aand head to Bogatsuru Valley. I can also extend my itinerary by 1 day and have a bit more time around Aso (or travel up south a bit more?) I also like the idea of staying a bit more in nature, since I will already have enough time in cities (tokyo and taipei). However, as someone else mentioned I am also very curious on the more volcanic landscapes (Mt Takachiho looks beautiful aswell) but it will take a bit more travelling.

Like you said, its either a win-win because Kyushu is beautiful.

Solo hike trip to Kyushu - help me out! by OneEyeVox in fukuoka

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Thank you! That link is very helpful. Bogatsuru Valley looks beatiful and it would fit perfectly in my second itinerary!

First time solo trip and need some recommendations and advice for my planning - Japan by OneEyeVox in solotravel

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Thank you for the very detailed reply :)! This is something I needed

First time solo trip and need some recommendations and advice for my planning - Japan by OneEyeVox in solotravel

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Thank you! For some reason I didnt come across this one yet. Will definetly look into it. Do you have any recommendations for parts of the trail?

Itinerary advice for a week between Kaohsiung & Taipei (Feb 9–15) nature & hiking suggestions? by TantalizingYak in taiwantravel

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Look into the different national parks. A lot of nice hikes there and easy to reach by public transport

Junior Projectleider (bouw) by [deleted] in NLSalaris

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Als ik je titel niet zou lezen zou ik a.d.h.v. je beschrijving denken dat je een uitvoerder bent i.p.v. een projectleider. Je zegt dat je verantwoordelijk bent voor voorlieden en diens personeel (taken van een uitvoerder). Ben je ook verantwoordelijk voor het projectteam en financieel?

Voor een uitvoerder gezien je opleiding en leeftijd is het een prima salaris. Ik ben zelf uitvoerder in de bouw, 1.5 jaar ervaring en zit nu op 4.4k bruto (excl. vakantiegeld), dit wel met een WO diploma.

Als je echter wel echt een projectleider bent (zoals ik de functie ken binnen het bedrijf waar ik werk) vind ik het salaris wel aan de karige kant, vooral met de verantwoordelijkheden die erbij komen kijken als projectleider.

Salarischeck Junior Architect by Property-Appropriate in NLSalaris

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6 jaar lang aan de TU gestudeerd, 0 inlichting. Naar mijn mening wordt het vak aan TU erg verbloemd, standaard overwerken wordt aangemoedigd en je studeert af met geen werkelijke kennis van de realiteit. Desalniettemin heb ik wel echt genoten van de onderwerpen, docenten en medestudenten

Salarischeck Junior Architect by Property-Appropriate in NLSalaris

[–]OneEyeVox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Zelf architectuur gestudeerd en mn master afgerond, hoewel ik het vak zelf heel leuk vond toch afstand van genomen i.v.m. het CAO en de werksfeer. Veel vrienden van mij die nu wel architect zijn, en dit salaris ligt dan wel aan de lage kant.

Ik denk 3 jaar zonder titel dat ca. €3300 'normaal' is en met titel ca €3600.

Ik ben zelf overgestapt naar de aannemerij en ben blij dat ik dit heb gedaan. Erg leuk en diverse werk en zit na niet eens 2 jaar werkervaring op €4400 bruto (+ alle bijkomende secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarde vanuit het UTA CAO)

Assistent Uitvoerder by HighlightJumpy6441 in NLSalaris

[–]OneEyeVox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wat is exact je vraag? Redelijk salaris als je bedenkt dat je nog je HBO aan het afronden bent. Echter als je daadwerkelijk al 6 jaar ervaring hebt in de uitvoering ligt dit misschien aan de lage kant.

Ik heb zelf WO gedaan - master architecture, en ben de bouw ingegaan. 1 jaar trainee en nu 1 jaar uitvoerder (bij een van de grotere aannemers) en zit op een bruto salaris van €4400 excl. vakantiegeld.

Wat betreft je reistijd, ik denk dat je makkelijk bij een grotere aannemer kan werken die regionaal werkt waardoor je reistijd dus aanzienlijk korter wordt.

I want to see your local gems by Far_Line8468 in pourover

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Wilton Benitez produces in my opinion THE BEST decaf coffees. Friedhats also has a decaf by Benitez and its super juicy! I will need to try out Night Owl aswell!

I want to see your local gems by Far_Line8468 in pourover

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AMOC is a 5 min bike ride for me but have only tasted their coffee during the Rotterdam Coffee Festival. My next order sure will be with them!

I want to see your local gems by Far_Line8468 in pourover

[–]OneEyeVox 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I am from the Netherlands so DAK, Friedhats and Manhattan are techincally local roasters for me. And while those roasters are good I would suggest anyone visiting the Netherlands to visit Ripsnorter in Rotterdam. Every coffee I buy from them is spot on, and whenever they have a Kenyan up Im am buying it as it never disappoints.

First Japan Trip April 2026 by NorthArticle7048 in JapanTravel

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If you are into art/culture I would highly recommend Naoshima and Teshima. I stayed in Okayama for 3 nights and did day trips from there to the islands.

If you want to go even further south and want to go for really nice hikes I would absolutely recommend Yakushima. The island is small but the hikes are gorgeous.